Wilmington Police have arrested someone in connection with an assault that took place last week, as Wilmington residents were going about their early morning routines on October 25. A call reporting the assault was answered by the Uniformed Services Division at around 8:33 a.m. on the unit block of South Bancroft Parkway, placing the incident amidst the comings and goings of the neighborhood’s start to the day.
The case quickly moved from the hands of first responders to the more meticulous eyes of the Criminal Investigations Division, picking up steam as Detective Avery Stewart took the helm, according to a report from the Wilmington Police Department. Stewart’s work led to the identification of 41-year-old Todd Drozdowski as a suspect in the case, with warrants swiftly following for his arrest. This development unfolded rapidly in the days after the assault, illustrating the department’s determined pursuit of resolution and justice.
Police efforts culminated on October 28 when Drozdowski was located and apprehended in the area of West 2nd and North Franklin Streets, marking an end to what was likely a period of uncertainty and concern for those touched by the incident. His arrest proceeded without notable event, ensuring no further harm or disruption to the community was brought about by his apprehension…